UNITED STATES — A potentially significant wind storm is taking shape for the Pacific Northwest, with western Washington — particularly the Puget Sound region and areas along the Strait of Juan de Fuca — facing the risk of widespread 50+ mph wind gusts and localized gusts over 70 mph near the water. Forecast model guidance…
UNITED STATES — A renewed strong tornado threat is unfolding today across parts of the Deep South and extending northeast into the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians, with forecasters warning that a few tornadoes are possible — and at least one could become strong. The latest tornado outlook highlights two primary corridors of concern: one…
UNITED STATES — Parts of the Mid-Atlantic are being closely monitored this afternoon for a conditional but noteworthy severe weather setup that could produce isolated large hail and perhaps a couple of tornadoes. High-resolution model guidance (HRRR 14z run, valid this afternoon) highlights a focused corridor stretching from western Pennsylvania through central Pennsylvania and into…
UNITED STATES — The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued its 11:48 AM CDT Public Severe Weather Outlook (PWO) highlighting an elevated and potentially dangerous severe weather setup across parts of the Midwest, particularly Illinois and Indiana. The Severe Weather Outlook for March 10, 2026, maintains a Level 4 out of 5 Moderate risk across portions…
UNITED STATES — After the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) upgraded parts of the Midwest to a Moderate (Level 4 of 5) severe weather risk, attention is now centered on a broad tornado corridor stretching from South Texas to the Great Lakes. An independent tornado forecast issued prior to the SPC upgrade outlined two primary areas…
UNITED STATES — An upgraded tornado risk is now in place across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, with forecasters warning that numerous tornadoes are possible — including some that could become intense, rated EF3 or stronger. The highest concern stretches across central and northern Illinois into northwest Indiana, placing communities between Galesburg, Peoria, Kankakee, Bloomington,…
UNITED STATES — The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has upgraded today’s tornado outlook to a 15% risk with a CIG2 (significant) outline, placing parts of Illinois and Indiana under a Level 4 out of 5 MODERATE risk for severe weather. Forecasters warn that several tornadoes are possible this afternoon and tonight, including a few that…
UNITED STATES — Forecasters are warning that extremely large hail — potentially exceeding 3 inches in diameter — could develop this evening across parts of Texas, especially over the Edwards Plateau and into portions of central Texas west of Dallas–Fort Worth. The intensity guidance map does not show the probability of hail, but instead highlights…
UNITED STATES — Winter 2025–2026 is now officially the warmest winter on record for the Western United States, according to newly released NOAA data, marking what scientists describe as a 4-sigma climate event compared to the 1901–1930 baseline. The December 2025 through February 2026 temperature rankings show the western states — including California, Oregon, Washington,…
UNITED STATES — A significant severe weather threat is unfolding today across Illinois and possibly northwest Indiana, where the position of a stalled warm front will determine whether communities face strong tornadoes or primarily destructive hail. Forecasters say the setup is highly sensitive to the exact location of the stationary boundary stretching across central Illinois….